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  • Contractual Relationships in the Combinable Crops Sector

    The UK combinable crops sector, which includes cereals, oilseeds, and pulses, plays a vital role in national food security and contributes significantly to the wider economy. These crops provide essential raw materials not only for human consumption but also for animal feed and renewable energy production. Despite its importance, the sector faces considerable challenges such as extreme weather conditions driven by climate change, volatility in input costs like fertilisers and fuel, and... More
    Opened 10 December 2025
  • Arferion contractiol yn y sector cnydau a gynaeafir â chombein yn y Deyrnas Unedig

    Mae'r sector cnydau a gynaeafir â chombein yn y DU, sy'n cynnwys grawnfwydydd, hadau olew a chodlysiau, yn hollbwysig wrth sicrhau diogelwch bwyd cenedlaethol ac yn cyfrannu'n sylweddol at yr economi ehangach. Mae'r cnydau hyn yn darparu deunyddiau crai hanfodol nid yn unig i'w bwyta gan bobl ond ar gyfer bwydo anifeiliaid a chynhyrchu ynni adnewyddadwy hefyd. Er ei bwysigrwydd, mae'r sector yn wynebu heriau mawr fel tywydd eithafol yn sgil y newid yn yr hinsawdd, costau anwadal... More
    Opened 10 December 2025
  • Consultation on the Nuclear Industry Association’s Application for Regulatory Justification of the ‘Rolls-Royce SMR’ designed by Rolls-Royce SMR Limited

    We are seeking your views on an application for a regulatory justification decision on the ‘Rolls-Royce SMR’ (small modular reactor). This reactor is designed by Rolls-Royce SMR Limited and the application was made by the Nuclear Industry Association (NIA), the representative body for the civil nuclear industry in the UK. Justification is an early regulatory step that must be satisfied before a new type of nuclear reactor can be deployed in the UK. Justification determines the... More
    Closed 1 December 2025
  • Consultation on revised charges for the National Residues Control Programme

    The National Residues Control Programme (NRCP) is a statutory annual surveillance programme in England, Scotland, and Wales to sample and test food animal products, for residues of veterinary medicines and prohibited substances before they enter the food chain . This helps to protect human health and provides assurances about food safety and standards. The programme is a component of the United Kingdom Multi-Annual National Control Plan (UK MANCP) which is the framework of official... More
    Opened 24 November 2025
  • Consultation on Extending the UK REACH Transitional Registration Submission Deadlines

    This consultation is seeking views from stakeholders on the government’s proposals to extend the UK REACH transitional registration submission deadlines. The existing deadlines are October 2026, October 2028 and October 2030 . These deadlines are phased according to the tonnages and hazard profiles of the substances being registered. Under UK REACH, businesses are required to register with the UK REACH Agency (the Health and Safety Executive, HSE)... More
    Closed 8 September 2025
  • Reforming our approach to floods funding

    6.3 million homes and businesses in England are at risk from flooding. With climate change, the total number of properties at risk from flooding could increase to 8 million by the middle of the century – or around one in four properties. Around 3,500 properties are at risk of being lost to coastal erosion by 2055. We have a bold strategic vision for the future to transform our approach to investing in resilience to flood and coastal erosion. The objectives of the new... More
    Closed 29 July 2025
  • Biodiversity net gain for nationally significant infrastructure projects

    We are seeking views on the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs). The government is committed to achieving sustained economic growth to improve the prosperity of our country. The development of high-quality nature-positive infrastructure will support this mission. BNG is a way of creating and improving natural habitats. BNG makes sure development has a measurably positive impact (‘net gain’) on... More
    Closed 24 July 2025
  • Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB) Variation Project Second Consultation

    This is the webpage for the 2 nd consultation for the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB) Boundary Variation Project, which closed on the 10 th December 2024. All information and documents related to the project and consultation can be found below, including the technical reports and analysis from the 2 nd consultation (dated 2024). *AONBs were recently rebranded as National Landscapes; however, when designating, Natural England still legally designates an Area of... More
    Closed 10 December 2024
  • Call for evidence on reforming the producer responsibility system for waste electricals 2023

    The purpose of this call for evidence is to gather evidence and views to support reforms to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 that go beyond the specific proposals set out in the accompanying consultation and impact assessment that were also published today. The evidence sought here will inform wider policy development intended to support the drive towards a more circular economy and Net Zero commitments by ensuring products are designed and discarded in a... More
    Closed 7 March 2024
  • Consultation on reforming the producer responsibility system for waste electrical and electronic equipment 2023

    The purpose of this consultation is to seek views on reforms to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013, which are intended to drive up levels of separately collected WEEE for re-use and recycling. The reforms will also support the drive towards a more circular economy by ensuring products are designed to have a lower environmental impact than those which we consume today. We want to ensure producers and distributors of electrical and electronic products finance... More
    Closed 7 March 2024
  • Lead and cadmium in ion selective electrodes

    The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 (the RoHS Regulations) restricts the use of 10 hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) with a view to contributing to the protection of human health and the environment, including the sound recovery and disposal of waste. Industry can apply for exemptions to allow the supply of products using one or more of the restricted substances above... More
    Closed 14 December 2022
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